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Ashley began dancing at 2½ and trained in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary, competing nationally and winning the USA Dance Competition in Los Angeles in 2004. She continued training at EDGE Performing Arts Center in Hollywood and started Ballroom in 2012, competing in Pro/Am events before leaving a corporate career in finance to pursue dance full time.

Ashley owned Zenergy Dancesport in Denver, competed in Professional American Smooth, and moved to Melbourne, FL in 2022 to continue her dance journey. She now competes in American Rhythm, travels for competitions, teaches all levels of partner dance, and raises her children, Mickey (5) and Jennings (4), while welcoming new dancers to the art of dance.

Co-FOUNDER

Adele Don is a British-born professional ballroom dancer and international champion with titles including U.K. Open 10-Dance Champion, British Show Dance Champion, Ohio Star Ball 9-Dance Champion, USA Dance National Champion, and World Professional Peabody Champion.

As co-founder of Ballroom IQ, she blends artistry and technique to educate and inspire dancers worldwide. A Fellow of the IDTA and affiliated with leading dance organizations, Adele continues to perform, mentor, and develop programs that promote excellence and growth in the ballroom community.

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Mary Ida Spradlin began dancing in her parents’ studio in Asheville, North Carolina, training in jazz, hip hop, contemporary, and all four styles of ballroom. She earned her Marketing degree from Florida Tech, where she also competed on the swim team and led several dance clubs.

Mary Ida has achieved top-three placements at the United States Dancesport Championships and has worked at renowned competitions including the Heritage Classic and Empire Open Dance Festival. She now competes professionally with her partner, Napoleon, for the past year, while continuing to share her passion for storytelling through dance with students nationwide.